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GALLERY: Ripon community come together to relocate soldier silhouettes for Armistice Day

A silhouette of soldiers, originally formed as part of Ripon's armistice commemorations in 2018, have been relocated to Hell Wath.

A silhouette of soldiers, originally formed as part of Ripon's armistice commemorations in 2018, have been relocated to Hell Wath. The sculpture was temporarily located in St John’s Church grounds in Sharow but has been relocated thanks to support from the Ripon community. Harrogate Borough Council, Ripon Community Poppy Project, Fields of Mud, Seeds of Hope, Econ Engineering, Tarmac, Ripon Farm Services, Friends of Hell Wath and 21 Engineer Regiment from Claro barracks were all involved. Alison Wilson, Harrogate Borough Council head of parks and environmental services, said:

"The historical military connection to Hell Wath makes it the perfect location to host this sculpture. "It is an important reflection of the wide range of roles that make up our armed forces and a poignant reminder of those who have given their lives or continue to serve today. And for that we honour them and their families."
At its height Ripon hosted more than 30,000 soldiers, and each silhouette tells its own individual story. Check out our gallery below: [gallery columns="6" ids="https://vouchers.yourharrogate.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WhatsApp-Image-2021-10-26-at-15.44.11-1.jpeg|,https://vouchers.yourharrogate.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WhatsApp-Image-2021-10-26-at-15.44.09-2.jpeg|,https://vouchers.yourharrogate.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WhatsApp-Image-2021-10-26-at-15.44.09-1.jpeg|,https://vouchers.yourharrogate.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WhatsApp-Image-2021-10-26-at-15.44.11.jpeg|,https://vouchers.yourharrogate.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WhatsApp-Image-2021-10-26-at-15.44.10.jpeg|,https://vouchers.yourharrogate.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WhatsApp-Image-2021-10-26-at-15.44.09.jpeg|"] Fred leading his horse Bones back home from the war is based on a piece of silverware belonging to the Royal Lancers called 'Fed up and far from home'. Nellie the nurse is leading the injured silhouette of John home, representing those who return from conflict visibly or invisibly changed in some way. At the front of the troop is the figure of Hope. Helmet in hand, rifle lowered, head looking above and beyond the mud to the dawn of a new day. By being displayed together once more it is hoped they are a fitting reminder of not just the fallen, but also of those that returned and the many who still deal with the legacy’s left behind by conflict. Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.

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